Dalvin Cook Fantasy

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook was listed as active but didn't see the field on Sunday night against the Seattle Seahawks. Cook was held out of last week's contest as well - the Vikings are being extra cautious with their third-year back during the preseason as he has struggled to stay healthy early in his career. He's an exceptionally talented player and has sneaky top-5 running back potential this season, but he's definitely not for the faint of heart. Cook's being drafted at 17 overall (RB10), which feels about right. Keep an eye on his status for the third preseason game, but don't expect him to play much, if at all.

Aug. 18th • 11:31 PM

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook has had an up-and-down start to his career. Drafted as a second-round pick out of Florida State, Cook played in just four games his rookie season before tearing his ACL, and his 2018 was plagued by nagging hamstring issues that cost him five games. Notably, Cook had just three games with 13 or more carries in 2018, as the durable veteran Latavius Murray helped shoulder the load on offense while Cook was ailing. Now, Latavius Murray is gone, the Vikings brought in run-game-guru Gary Kubiak, and the offensive line is (at least on paper) much improved. There is a lot to like about Cook's prospects for 2019, as his current RB11 (OVR18) ADP leaves plenty of room for value with his exciting profile - he ranked second in the NFL in Juke Rate and eighth in Evaded Tackles in 2018. Cook has a higher ceiling than most people realize, as he's a true three-down back in an offense that is looking to skew toward the run. He could be a forgotten "post-hype sleeper" type of pick this season in drafts, and there's a great chance that Cook breaks into the upper echelon of elite running backs this season. Draft accordingly.

Jul. 28th • 12:14 PM

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook could thrive in 2019 with Gary Kubiak joining the team as an offensive assistant who is expected to implement a zone running scheme. Cook tore his ACL early in his rookie season and missed six games in 2018, so he should surpass his career numbers if he can just stay healthy. On his 207 attempts in his two seasons, Cook has run for 969 yards and caught 51 passes for 395 yards for six total touchdowns. Kubiak's offense will likely give Cook a more defined role in the offense. Quarterback Kirk Cousins should be under center a lot more in 2019 instead of in the shotgun, and Cook did much better with Cousins under center in 2018. A better offensive line and more efficiency out of Cook would also help. Because of his injuries, Cook can probably be had at some point in the second round as a low-end RB1 with potential to outperform his draft slot if he stays healthy.

Jan. 29th • 12:08 PM